Midnight Circus in the Parks Continues to Awe Audiences and Bring in Proceeds for Local Park Improvements

8/9/2013

The Midnight Circus in partnership with the Chicago Park District presents the seventh annual Circus in the Parks, Aug. 17-Oct. 6, at 11 citywide parks. Voted “Best Annual Family Event” by TimeOut Chicago, this unique performance featuring an eclectic ensemble of acrobats, aerialists, dancers, contortionists and a dog under the big top tent has thrilled more than 40,000 attendees since 2007. Click here to watch a video.

Since its inception, this family friendly event has raised nearly $420,000 towards park improvements, such as new playgrounds, due to engagement from park advisory councils. Furthermore, Midnight Circus has built long-term relationships within Chicago’s neighborhoods in an effort to engage the public with local parks. For example, a church in Grand Crossing purchased 250 tickets to distribute free of charge to its congregation.

Circus in the Parks is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks initiative, which features more than 750 citywide cultural activities this summer, making more than 230 local parks safe havens and hubs of activity.

The 2013 Circus in the Parks tour is presented by People’s Gas.

Ticket Information
Ticket prices vary per location from $5-$20. Children under 2 are free. Discounts are available for groups of 20 and more. To purchase tickets, visit www.circusintheparks.org.

The Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks, to expand your horizons by registering for one of our thousands of programs offered throughout our 260 field houses, to get a great workout indoors at one of our state-of-the-art fitness centers, or outdoors along Lake Michigan’s 26 miles of pristine lakefront, or enjoy nature with a peaceful visit.